Hello Friends & Neighbours, 

The proposed six-story, 65 micro-suite building planned for the lot at 441 E. Pender St. is contrary to the goals and policy objectives for Strathcona. The RT-3 zoning, formed to protect our residential district's unique character and heritage, is crucial to maintaining community identity & safety. We urge the local authorities to reject the proposed re-zoning of 441 E. Pender St. and to preserve the integral fabric of our neighbourhood. This is a critical moment for residents to unite and safeguard our community's unique character and adhere to community planning initiatives. Please, sign this petition to influence the decision-making process on this important issue.

Please review a deeper overview of the issue here:https://strathcona-residents.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025.03.06-Response-re-441-449-E-Pender-Rezoning-Application.pdf

Please visit the link to the project proposal: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/441-e-pender-st

KEY ASSESSMENTS OF THE REZONING PROPOSAL:

• The built form is incompatible for the Site and Strathcona’s RT3 zoning & neighbourhood
• This Project  does not advance any of the City’s current policy initiatives for Strathcona
• This development is insensitive to safety / public realm concerns
  for seniors, residents and children
• Trusted “good-neighbour” operators are crucial for social housing in family-oriented  residential areas
• The DTES Plan is currently up for debate. Permanent CD1 Rezoning should be paused

Thank you for your support!